2023-09-29
Mercy for Judgement
The opposite of mercy is judgment. Mercy is not easy for me. My whole character leans toward judgment.
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Tag: Holy Spirit
2023-09-28
God Our Shield
I have been thinking about God being our shield. The word “shield” also means to protect, guard, defend, shelter, and screen. God protects us from harm’s way, guards us from danger, defends us against accusations, shelters us when we are weak, and screens everything that comes our way.
Read more..2023-09-28
You are God’s Chosen Servant
Always remember—God has chosen you! You are in God’s place at God’s perfect time. Your days are in His hands. He has gifted you and placed His hand upon you to bless you and make you a blessing.
Read more..2023-09-27
The Side Effects of Fear
What are you afraid of--loss, rejection, poverty, or death? Everybody will face such realities at some point.
Read more..2023-09-26
He Honors the Humble
It is part of God's plan to abase the proud and raise up the humble. Our goal should be committed service for the Savior. We should let Him take care of the honoring and the humbling.
Read more..2023-09-25
A Sobering Sacrifice
What does obedience mean to you? Are there any areas in your life which may require a greater obedience?
Read more..2023-09-24
What An Idiot
What do people need besides our critical comments? Dear God, Help me extend grace and patience to others just as I hope you will do towards me. Amen.
Read more..2023-09-24
You Want To Quit?
Quit giving up on yourself before you get started. You are already victorious! Quit counting yourself out. You are stronger than you think!
Read more..2023-09-23
Heart’s Desire
“Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their heart, You will make Your ear attentive.” Psalm 10:17
Read more..2023-09-22
Ears to Hear
“Let he who has ears to hear, use them.” “Happy are those who listen to me” is the promise of Proverbs 8:34.
Read more..2023-09-22
Top 10 Ways Not to Hear From God
1. Take no time for margins in your life. Fill your life with so much activity that there is no room to "Be still, cease striving, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). When we live in the tyranny of the urgent, we can be so busy that two-way conversation with God is not a priority. 2. Don't admit that you have any needs.
Read more..2023-09-21
Let Your Light Shine
Think for a moment about the people you influence. The ones you meet at your local coffee shop, the grocery store, clothing store and online, as well as your neighbors, coworkers, church and family. When Jesus Christ controls your life, “You shine like stars…as you hold out the word of life” (Philippians 2:15).
Read more..2023-09-20
The Ever Present Holy Spirit
The Spirit will not prompt us to do anything that goes against Scripture. Make sure we're listening to the voice of the Holy Spirit, not the voice of your own desires.
Read more..2023-09-20
Full
What fills up your being? How do you define faith? What do you most want to be full of and why? The book of Acts gives us a compelling description of Stephen.
Read more..2023-09-19
Not of This World
Why is it that faith in the Holy Spirit is practiced so little by Christians? The world rules too much in the lives of Christians.
Read more..2023-09-17
Jesus Takes Our Fears Seriously
Fear feels dreadful. It sucks the life out of the soul, curls us into an embryonic state, and drains us dry of contentment.
Read more..2023-09-16
His Sufficient Grace
God’s grace could be defined as His provision for us at the point of our need. The problem is that sometimes it doesn’t seem as if the Lord truly is meeting our need.
Read more..2023-09-15
Compassion-ate
If you are feeling a bit lost today, seek the Compass-ion of God. Let Him direct your path. He won't steer you wrong.
Read more..2023-09-14
Within Reach
Is God calling you to be a comfort to someone? Don’t shoo the thought away when their name enters your head. Pray for them. Then call them,
Read more..2023-09-14
Right on Time
God has plans for your life. He knows everything about you. He made you. You can trust Him. He’s always right on time.
Read more..2023-09-13
Cornelius
Cornelius was an officer in the Roman army. Both Gentile and bad guy. He ate the wrong food, hung with the wrong crowd, and swore allegiance to Caesar.
Read more..2023-09-12
In Wisdom You Made Them All
How my heart soars with joy and delight when He opens my eyes to the variety of created things He gives us.
Read more..2023-09-11
Unless a Seed Falls
unless a kernel of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains only a single seed. But if it dies, it produces many seeds.” John 12:24
Read more..2023-09-11
Looking for a Bumper Crop?
Thought: Does your spiritual growth feel slow or stymied lately? Ask God how you can bear more fruit for Him.
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